Posted: January 31st, 2018

After abdominal surgery, your patient has a severe coughing episode that causes wound evisceration : What are the 3 best interventions for this case

After abdominal surgery, your patient has a severe coughing episode that causes wound evisceration.

In addition to calling the doctor, which intervention is most appropriate?

1. Irrigate the wound & organs with Betadine.
2. Cover the wound with a saline soaked sterile dressing.
3. Apply a dry sterile dressing & binder.